"Ukraine-Border Deal: Dems' Trade for Johnson Protection"

Democrats are considering a trade to protect House Speaker Mike Johnson's position in exchange for putting the Senate's bipartisan border deal on the floor, as Johnson faces pressure from conservatives not to give President Biden a win on border security. The party is desperate to find a solution as time runs out to help Ukraine and they face political challenges on the border issue. While some Democrats are open to supporting Johnson, others believe he may need to make concessions to secure their backing. Both Democrats and Republicans are eager to find a path through the House for the supplemental agreement, but challenges remain in navigating the political landscape.
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